SODIUM LAUROYL SARCOSINATE- ▸ Oral care: Foaming surfactant in toothpastes
- ▸ Personal care: Cleansing surfactant in shampoos and washes
- ▸ Cosmetics: Foaming and conditioning surfactant
- ▸ Metal finishing: Anti-rust and anti-corrosion additive
A grade-specific Safety Data Sheet (SDS) — with the complete hazard classification, handling precautions, and transport information — is supplied with every shipment and available on request. Confirm all safety and regulatory details against the SDS for your specific grade.
Request SDS →Sodium lauroyl sarcosinate (CAS 137-16-6), the sodium salt of N-lauroyl sarcosine – an anionic amino-acid-based surfactant. Used as a foaming and cleansing surfactant in toothpastes, shampoos, and other personal-care products, and as an anti-corrosion additive in metal finishing.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is sodium lauroyl sarcosinate?
Sodium lauroyl sarcosinate (CAS 137-16-6) is the sodium salt of N-lauroyl sarcosine, an anionic amino-acid-based surfactant with formula C15H28NNaO3. It is used as a foaming and cleansing surfactant in toothpastes, shampoos, and washes, and as an anti-corrosion additive in metal finishing. The 95% designation refers to a high-active grade.
Is sodium lauroyl sarcosinate the same as sodium lauryl sulfate?
No. Sodium lauroyl sarcosinate is an amino-acid-derived (sarcosine) surfactant, not a sulfate; despite both being abbreviated "SLS" in some sources, they have different chemistries, CAS numbers, and foam profiles. Specify CAS 137-16-6 to avoid confusion with sodium lauryl sulfate.
Is sodium lauroyl sarcosinate natural or synthetic?
It is produced synthetically by reacting lauroyl chloride (from lauric acid, often coconut/palm-derived) with sarcosine, an amino-acid derivative. So it is a synthesized surfactant built from fatty-acid and amino-acid feedstocks. See the technical data sheet for feedstock and specification details.
What is the HS code for sodium lauroyl sarcosinate?
It is classified under HS 2924.19 (carboxyamide-function compounds, acyclic amides and derivatives, other). Confirm the final tariff classification with your customs broker for your destination.
How is bulk sodium lauroyl sarcosinate 95% packaged and quoted?
The high-active grade is typically supplied as a concentrated solution or paste in drums, IBCs/totes, or bulk. Provide your required active level and quantity to receive a bulk quote with a Certificate of Analysis and SDS.